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BA Theatre

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Stage Management

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BA Theatre

Set and Lighting Design/Technical Theatre

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BA Theatre

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BM Performance

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Vocal Performance

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BS Arts Administration - Music

Arts Administration

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BS Arts Administration - Theatre

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BA Music

General Music Studies

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BM Jazz Studies

Jazz Studies

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BMA Musical Arts

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Training & Performance

•Comprehensive foundation in performance, design/tech, and analysis/critical studies

•40+ performances annually across multiple venues

•Option to pursue one or more emphasis areas or explore broadly

Degree Flexibility

•Flexible BA allows double major across all Butler colleges

•Option to switch between BA and BFA programs during studies

•Liberal arts foundation combined with theatre training

•No emphasis area required, choose your own path

School Info

Snapshot

3.86

Avg GPA (W)

85%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

4.3K

Enrollment

$77K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,850

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$75,080

Before aid

Average Net Price

$36,041

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated Jun 8, 8:15 PM

Program Highlights

Training & Performance

•Comprehensive foundation in performance, design/tech, and analysis/critical studies

•40+ performances annually across multiple venues

•Option to pursue one or more emphasis areas or explore broadly

Degree Flexibility

•Flexible BA allows double major across all Butler colleges

•Option to switch between BA and BFA programs during studies

•Liberal arts foundation combined with theatre training

•No emphasis area required, choose your own path

Program Highlights

Training & Performance

•Comprehensive foundation in performance, design/tech, and analysis/critical studies

•40+ performances annually across multiple venues

•Option to pursue one or more emphasis areas or explore broadly

Degree Flexibility

•Flexible BA allows double major across all Butler colleges

•Option to switch between BA and BFA programs during studies

•Liberal arts foundation combined with theatre training

•No emphasis area required, choose your own path

Key Info

University AppApplication

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$50Waiver

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Program AppApplication

Auditions

Colorado ThesConDec 11, 2025

NYC Unified AuditionsJan 24, 2026

Chicago Unified AuditionsFeb 2, 2026

LA Unified AuditionsFeb 7, 2026

On-Campus AuditionNov 6, 2026

On-Campus AuditionJan 29, 2027

On-Campus AuditionFeb 12, 2027

On-Campus AuditionFeb 26, 2027

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Requirements

•One MONOLOGUE, under 2 minutes

•From a full-length published play — classical or contemporary

•Should reflect your range of life and stage experience

•Avoid extremes of accent, age, or occupation

Additional Materials

Headshot (required)

•Submit via JCA Theatre Supplement

Resume (required)

•Theatre resume submitted via JCA Theatre Supplement

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Good to Know

Application Process

•Common App required — select Theatre as primary major

•Complete JCA Theatre Supplement after Common App submission

•Application is incomplete until an audition date is selected

•Two separate admission decisions: academic and JCA program

What's The Process

Audition Format

•20-minute in-person afternoon appointment

•Includes conversation and performance review

•On-campus and regional unified auditions available

Performance Guidelines

•Introduce yourself with name, character name, and play title

•Place imagined scene partner to the side, beyond faculty

•No props permitted

•Pause before and after each piece

Contact

•JCA Admissions: jcaadmissions@butler.edu | 317-940-9656

Scholarship Info

Jca Awards

•Merit-based scholarships recommended by faculty based on audition

•Auditions completed by February 21 are considered for JCA Award

•Academic scholarships also available for high school academic excellence

School Info

Snapshot

3.86

Avg GPA (W)

85%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

4.3K

Enrollment

$77K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,850

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$75,080

Before aid

Average Net Price

$36,041

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training & Performance

•Comprehensive foundation in performance, design/tech, and analysis/critical studies

•40+ performances annually across multiple venues

•Option to pursue one or more emphasis areas or explore broadly

Degree Flexibility

•Flexible BA allows double major across all Butler colleges

•Option to switch between BA and BFA programs during studies

•Liberal arts foundation combined with theatre training

•No emphasis area required, choose your own path

Updated Jun 8, 8:15 PM